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Step-by-step guides for Multisite Migrate — install, backup, restore, migrate, and automate. Every flow below notes what is included in Free, Plus, and Pro.
Getting started
- Install from WordPress.org or download the ZIP, then activate. Multisite: Network Activate.
- Open Multisite Migrate in the admin menu.
- Complete the setup wizard (or skip) → click Backup now on the Dashboard. Full steps: backup guide.
Plans at a glance
| Capability | Free | Plus | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local backup & restore (chunked) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multisite network / selected-subsite scope | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local archive import (.zip / .daf / .venc) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| URL migration search-replace on restore | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optional archive encryption (.venc) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recovery points (pin backups) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud destinations + off-site upload | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled backups + incremental files | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subsite admin seats (multisite) | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| License activations (separate installs) | — | 3 | 10 |
| Cloud / URL remote import | — | — | ✓ |
| Empty-server installer package | — | — | ✓ |
| Staging create / push | — | — | ✓ |
| WP-CLI | — | — | ✓ |
Full feature comparison · Understanding site limits
Understanding site limits
Plus and Pro use two related limits. They share the same numbers (3 or 10) but count different things.
License activations
Shown under Settings → General & License → Install activations X / Y. Each separate WordPress installation (single site or one multisite network) uses one activation. Plus: up to 3 · Pro: up to 10.
Subsite admin seats
Multisite only. Shown under Settings → Site access → Subsite seats X / Y used. Each subsite you enable for subsite administrators consumes one seat. Plus: up to 3 · Pro: up to 10. Network super admins always have full access regardless of seats. Free has 0 seats — only network admins run backups.
Important: Pro “10 sites” is not “10 networks × 10 subsites.” It is up to 10 individual subsites you enable — or up to 10 separate WordPress installs for license activations.
See also the pricing FAQ.
Admin menu
After activation, open Multisite Migrate in the WordPress sidebar. Items appear based on plan:
| Menu item | What it is for | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | Health, last backup, quick actions, activity log | All |
| Backups | List, download, restore, recovery points | All |
| Import & Restore | Local upload; cloud import & staging when licensed | All (advanced: Pro) |
| Multisite | Network scope and retention | All (multisite) |
| Cloud Storage | Connect Drive / Dropbox / S3 / SFTP | Plus+ |
| Schedules | Automated backups | Plus+ |
| Settings | Engine, encryption; license & site access when licensed | All |
Activity log
Every backup, restore, and import job is recorded in Dashboard → Activity log. Filter by status, search events, and open a row for full JSON details. Available on all plans.
WP-CLI (Pro)
Full command reference: WP-CLI guide. Requires Pro. Run wp multisite-migrate help on the server for a terminal summary.
Documentation FAQ
Common questions before you open a guide. Still stuck? Email support with your site URL and plan.
Where should I start?
New installs: follow Getting started on this page, then run a test backup from the backup guide. Restoring or migrating? Open the restore guide next.
Do I need Plus or Pro to back up a multisite network?
No. Full network backup from Network Admin is included in Free. Plus and Pro add cloud schedules, imports, installer, staging, and WP-CLI.
What is the difference between license activations and subsite seats?
Activations count WordPress installs. Subsite seats (multisite) count how many subsites can use subsite-admin backup access. Both use the same numeric caps on Plus (3) and Pro (10), but they count different things.
Where do I find step-by-step screenshots?
Open the backup or restore guides from the cards above. Feature marketing pages under Capabilities show product overviews; guides cover the click path.
Support
Questions? Email [email protected]. See also the FAQ.